what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
Jun 6th 2006, 2:49 am
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what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
I was sat wondering to myself the other day. How many people actually sell tons of stuff before they go back and then actually rush around the stores to stock up on other things you can't get in the UK?
Well i did it on saturday! I am desperatly trying to get rid of stuff and then i buy silly things that i know will be expensive back hime.
will you admit to it?
what did you buy?
just a little lighter thread!
Well i did it on saturday! I am desperatly trying to get rid of stuff and then i buy silly things that i know will be expensive back hime.
will you admit to it?
what did you buy?
just a little lighter thread!
Jun 6th 2006, 3:14 am
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
Originally Posted by babyblue
I was sat wondering to myself the other day. How many people actually sell tons of stuff before they go back and then actually rush around the stores to stock up on other things you can't get in the UK?
Well i did it on saturday! I am desperatly trying to get rid of stuff and then i buy silly things that i know will be expensive back hime.
will you admit to it?
what did you buy?
just a little lighter thread!
Well i did it on saturday! I am desperatly trying to get rid of stuff and then i buy silly things that i know will be expensive back hime.
will you admit to it?
what did you buy?
just a little lighter thread!
I have the following on my list (see my thread on this from couple of weeks ago):
Levi's; Zip-Lock bags; a Litespeed bicycle; Thor-Lo hiking socks; LL Bean Gore-Tex jacket; Brita water filters (for my Brita water jug); Swiffer Wet Jet pads; Turbo Mach 3 razor blades; Starbuck's coffee thermos tumbler.
I'm sure I'm not done yet ... but I am giving away a stack of stuff.
Jun 6th 2006, 5:57 pm
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
shoes, shoes and more shoes......but a girl can never have
too many :-0)
too many :-0)
Jun 6th 2006, 7:00 pm
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
Originally Posted by SCOTTISH MARK 2
shoes, shoes and more shoes......but a girl can never have
too many :-0)
too many :-0)
I thought you were a boy
Jun 6th 2006, 7:28 pm
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
Originally Posted by TillyG
I thought you were a boy Ahhh I've given the game away now...most def not
Jun 6th 2006, 7:33 pm
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
Originally Posted by SCOTTISH MARK 2
Ahhh I've given the game away now...most def not
Jun 7th 2006, 1:09 am
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
I splurged on two pairs of Easy Spirit walking boots. I wish I had bought 4 pairs.
My hubby went out and splurged on the laptop I am currently on. They are a a lot cheaper in the States and I sure enjoy sitting on the couch and surfing rather than at a desk.
My hubby went out and splurged on the laptop I am currently on. They are a a lot cheaper in the States and I sure enjoy sitting on the couch and surfing rather than at a desk.
Jun 7th 2006, 2:41 am
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
Originally Posted by dunroving
Well, aren't you going to tell us what you bought?
I have the following on my list (see my thread on this from couple of weeks ago):
Levi's; Zip-Lock bags; a Litespeed bicycle; Thor-Lo hiking socks; LL Bean Gore-Tex jacket; Brita water filters (for my Brita water jug); Swiffer Wet Jet pads; Turbo Mach 3 razor blades; Starbuck's coffee thermos tumbler.
I'm sure I'm not done yet ... but I am giving away a stack of stuff.
I have the following on my list (see my thread on this from couple of weeks ago):
Levi's; Zip-Lock bags; a Litespeed bicycle; Thor-Lo hiking socks; LL Bean Gore-Tex jacket; Brita water filters (for my Brita water jug); Swiffer Wet Jet pads; Turbo Mach 3 razor blades; Starbuck's coffee thermos tumbler.
I'm sure I'm not done yet ... but I am giving away a stack of stuff.
Jun 7th 2006, 3:34 am
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
When we came back from the US 8 years ago we bought a decent camera and a few boxes of Froot Loops for the kids
Mind you, it's possible to buy Froot Loops online now from websites that sell US products. Very expensive though.
Mind you, it's possible to buy Froot Loops online now from websites that sell US products. Very expensive though.
Jun 7th 2006, 11:32 am
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
Originally Posted by TillyG
It's the "mark" bit of your name that did it LOL
Jun 7th 2006, 12:09 pm
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
Originally Posted by SCOTTISH MARK 2
My new sexy snakeskin stilettos def say otherwise
Jun 7th 2006, 4:11 pm
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
Originally Posted by Bob
eddie izzard would be proud
I was thinking more Carrie Bradshaw(in my dreams)...you spoiled the illusion
Jun 7th 2006, 4:46 pm
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
Originally Posted by Britjo67
When we came back from the US 8 years ago we bought a decent camera and a few boxes of Froot Loops for the kids
Mind you, it's possible to buy Froot Loops online now from websites that sell US products. Very expensive though.
Mind you, it's possible to buy Froot Loops online now from websites that sell US products. Very expensive though.
Jun 7th 2006, 8:01 pm
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
Easy, for a shopperholic with 4 kids.....
Kitted the kids out with a load of clothes, especially jeans, and decent T shirts. Bought winter coats and trainers. Some larger sizes also.
Starbucks coffee and syrups gallore!!!
Loads of shoes from Nordstrom rack and clothes for Mr HM and myself.
We bought 2 laptops as we knew they were way to expensive in the UK.
Definately glad we bought it all. The we are still wearing the clothes and using the laptops 2 years later. ALAS.. The coffee and syrups ran out long ago... LOL
Oh and bedding... Much better quality for the price.
Kitted the kids out with a load of clothes, especially jeans, and decent T shirts. Bought winter coats and trainers. Some larger sizes also.
Starbucks coffee and syrups gallore!!!
Loads of shoes from Nordstrom rack and clothes for Mr HM and myself.
We bought 2 laptops as we knew they were way to expensive in the UK.
Definately glad we bought it all. The we are still wearing the clothes and using the laptops 2 years later. ALAS.. The coffee and syrups ran out long ago... LOL
Oh and bedding... Much better quality for the price.
Jun 7th 2006, 8:54 pm
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Re: what did you panic buy before returning to the UK?
Originally Posted by dunroving
Well, aren't you going to tell us what you bought?
I have the following on my list (see my thread on this from couple of weeks ago):
Levi's; Zip-Lock bags; a Litespeed bicycle; Thor-Lo hiking socks; LL Bean Gore-Tex jacket; Brita water filters (for my Brita water jug); Swiffer Wet Jet pads; Turbo Mach 3 razor blades; Starbuck's coffee thermos tumbler.
I'm sure I'm not done yet ... but I am giving away a stack of stuff.
I have the following on my list (see my thread on this from couple of weeks ago):
Levi's; Zip-Lock bags; a Litespeed bicycle; Thor-Lo hiking socks; LL Bean Gore-Tex jacket; Brita water filters (for my Brita water jug); Swiffer Wet Jet pads; Turbo Mach 3 razor blades; Starbuck's coffee thermos tumbler.
I'm sure I'm not done yet ... but I am giving away a stack of stuff.
